How to Pronounce Understeer

To pronounce "understeer", say UND-erst-eer — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

UND-erst-eer

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💡 Tip for remembering “understeer”

"understeer" has 3 syllables: und-erst-eer.

What does understeer mean?

noun

  1. The condition in which the front wheels of a car fail to follow the desired curve while cornering, instead following more of a straight-line trajectory, losing a degree of traction, and so slipping off the required line.

verb

  1. The action of a car when it does not follow the desired curve while cornering. Tyre slip of the front wheels.

Antonyms

oversteer

Related words

oversteerovershiftundershiftskewingmisleadunderadjustmentunderdeviationway-sliding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "understeer"?▾

"Understeer" has 3 syllables: und · erst · eer.

What does "understeer" mean?▾

Understeer: The condition in which the front wheels of a car fail to follow the desired curve while cornering, instead following more of a straight-line trajectory, losing a degree of traction, and so slipping off the required line.

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